Modern Trial Advocacy: Analysis and Practice [Connected eBook with Study Center] (NITA)

Description

exploring and breaking down the categories of gender and sexuality that are found in many body image issues
finding ways to heal yourself and your community
discovering what it means to ※look like a dyke§ or to ※look gay§
fearing fat as a sign of femininity
determining what race has to do with the gay ideal
discussing the stereotyped §double negative§–being a fat lesbian
learning strategies of resistance to societal ideals
critiquing §the culture of desire§ within gay men＊s communities that emphasizes looks above everything elseRevealing new and complex dimensions to body image issues, Looking Queer not only discusses the struggles and hardships of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons, but looks at the processes that can lead to acceptance of oneself. Written by both men and women, the topics and research in Looking Queer offer insight into the lives of people you can relate to, enabling you to learn from their experiences so you, too, can find joy and happiness in accepting your body.Visit Dawn Atkin＊s website at: http://home.earthlink.net/~dawn_atkins/